News Desk DUBAI: As part of its ongoing efforts to support UAE businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, is offering Business Banking debit cards free of charge to eligible SME clients. Emirates Islamic’s Business Banking debit card offers an alternative channel to customers seeking access to cash and supports …

News Desk KARACHI: Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Securities (KASB) has launched a free online course on Investments and Financial Markets. It’s based on CFA Institute’s Investment Foundation Program. It’s taught by 12 global experts in finance – from the US, the U.K., Middle East and Hong Kong. It’s a masterclass where the experts discuss their areas and give career advice. …

News Desk DUBAI: The Heart of Europe – Dubai’s new island tourism destination where more than 1,200 people are living and working – has remained free from Coronavirus infection with zero Corona cases as the natural isolation and the stringent safety standards enforced by the Developer make it one of the safest places in the world. While the Covid-19 outbreak …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: L’Oréal Middle East has launched a UAE solidarity programme to support stakeholders involved in the fight against COVID-19. More than 84,000 essential and personal care products worth AED 4million have been donated to NGOs and public hospitals, with the group also supporting its employees, suppliers and salon partners through a series of initiatives.In solidarity with the …

KARACHI: As a healthcare provider, patient comments are very important to us. COVID-19 treatment requires a multidisciplinary team including specialty doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, as well as housekeeping, food services and other support staff. Such care dictates multiple visits to each patient, requiring change of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) for each visit. All AKUH staff must wear the appropriate PPE, …

DUBAI: The pandemic has changed the lives of many students who had to stream online classes and tests. However, this academic year is especially bittersweet for students who have missed their formal graduation ceremony, prom and celebrations that honour their academic accomplishments. Knowing it’s once in a lifetime moment for both students and parents, The Selfie Kingdom (Dubai’s first Selfie …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways yesterday operated its first ever flight from Abu Dhabi to San Jose, capital of Costa Rica. The goodwill flight transported Costa Rican citizens returning home, and humanitarian aid from the Government of the United Arab Emirates, to help Costa Rica in its fight against COVID-19. The Boeing 787-9 was also carrying Dominican nationals returning …

News Desk LAHORE: Getz Pharma, concerned at the increasing Covid-19 cases and committed to its mission of providing quality healthcare for the community at large, initiated the national ‘Care for Heroes’ campaign to protect the frontline health workers.  The Punjab disinfection drive was started from 30th April, 2020 to disinfect hospitals and doctors’ clinics in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Multan …

News Desk KARACHI: PINE Global (People’s Incubation New Enterprise) and Injaz Pakistan (JA Worldwide) signed an MoU on June 4th 2020. The post covid19 MOU highlights the women’s economic development program through financial and digital inclusion. The CEO and Founder of PINE Global Erum Masood said, “It is now the time for digital make over for women empowerment. We no …

News Desk KARACHI: Growing from strength to strength, JS Bank reported profit before tax of PKR 628.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 as compared to profit before tax of PKR 54.7 million over the corresponding period last year, an incredible 1000% increase.   Profitability showed a marked increase primarily due to markup and commission income, FCY income and …